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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for introduction of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill in the Lok Sabha today by the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi
Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has implemented the principle of “यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवता:” in the country’s democracy in accordance with the eternal culture of India
The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Bill' introduced in the Lok Sabha today is a decision which will give the women of the country their rights in the true sense
Modi ji has shown that 'Women led Empowerment' is not a slogan for the Modi government but a resolution, on behalf of crores of countrymen, I heartily congratulate Modi ji for this historic decision
Be it policy or leadership, India's women power has proved that they are no less than anyone in any field
Modi government believes that building a strong and self-reliant India is not possible without the support and strength of women power
This decision of the Modi government to give women of the country their due rights, will become the main pillar of building a developed and prosperous India in the times to come
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for introduction of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill in the Lok Sabha today by the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Through his posts on X, Shri Amit Shah said that today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has implemented the principle of “यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवता:” in the country’s democracy in accordance with the eternal culture of India. He said that the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Bill' introduced in the Lok Sabha today is a decision which will give the women of the country their rights in the true sense. Shri Shah said that Modi ji has shown that 'Women led Empowerment' is not a slogan for the Modi government but a resolution, on behalf of crores of countrymen, I heartily congratulate Modi ji for this historic decision.
Union Home Minister said that be it policy or leadership, India's women power has proved that they are no less than anyone in any field. He said that the Modi government believes that building a strong and self-reliant India is not possible without the support and strength of women power. Shri Shah said that this decision of the Modi government to give women of the country their due rights, will become the main pillar of building a developed and prosperous India in the times to come.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of up to 24.98% shareholding of IIFL Wealth Management Limited by BC Asia Investments X Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of up to 24.98% shareholding of IIFL Wealth Management Limited by BC Asia Investments X Limited.
BC Asia  is an investment holding company incorporated under the laws of Mauritius, and its objective is to hold long-term investments. BC Asia is indirectly held by funds or vehicles controlled by  Bain Capital Investors, LLC ,  Bain Capital Credit Member LLC and Bain Capital Member II  and Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board .
Bain Private Equity is a private equity investment firm that invests, through its family of funds, in companies across many industries, including information technology, healthcare, retail and consumer products, communications, financial and industrial/manufacturing.
Bain Credit is a leading global credit specialist with that invests up and down the capital structure and across the spectrum of credit strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private lending, structured products, non-performing loans and equities.
CPPIB is a professional investment management organization that invests the funds transferred to it by the Canada Pension Plan Fund  that are not needed by the CPP Fund to pay current benefits on behalf of its various contributors and beneficiaries. In order to build a diversified portfolio of assets, CPPIB invests in public equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure and fixed income instruments.
IIFL Wealth Management Limited  is a private wealth management firm in India. IIFLWM serves highly specialized and sophisticated needs of high net-worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, affluent families, family offices and institutional clients through a comprehensive range of tailored wealth management solutions.
The proposed combination involves the acquisition of up to 24.98% shareholding of IIFLWM by BC Asia .
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
ONGC Mumbai Organizes Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath Cleanliness Drive
Mumbai | 1st October 2023
Responding to the national call given by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, of One Hour of Shramdaan for Swachhata, ONGC Mumbai, led by Chairman and CEO, Shri Arun Kumar Singh organized a mass cleanliness drive today from 10 am to 11 am at Bandra Reclamation Garden, in Mumbai.
This mega cleanliness drive was part of Swachhata Hi Seva initiative. Senior executives, employees of Mumbai ONGC offices and other volunteers also enthusiastically participated in the drive.
As part of Swachhata Hi Seva held from Sept 15th, 2023, ONGC conducted several innovative programmes in its various operational areas in the country. ONGC Mumbai conducted several programmes during the fortnight including cleanliness drives at residential colonies of ONGC in Mumbai and Panvel; swachhta drive and waste management sessions in five Z.P. schools in Palghar district and swachhata pledge and cleanliness drive in five villages in Thane and Palghar district.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Power Minister Shri RK Singh participates inG20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth in Japan
‘India, implementing one of the largest Renewable Energy expansion programs and Energy Efficiency programmes’, says the Minister
ED, IEA praises the successful story of India’s Electrification program at the meet
DG, IRENA also mentions the success in Renewable Energy by India in his speech
‘India is implementing one of the largest Renewable Energy expansion programs, Energy Efficiency programmes and moving towards the achievement of our target to fulfill our commitments made in Paris Agreement on Climate Change’ said Shri RK Singh, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy  and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship today. The Minister was making interventions at theG20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth being held in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan on 15-16 June, 2019.
In the intervention made by the Minister, he highlighted the pathbreaking achievements in household electrification and providing energy access to all in India. The Minister also mentioned about the progressive steps towards the achievement of our target to fulfill our commitment made in Paris Agreement on Climate Change. He expressed confidence that India will achieve 40% RE in energy mix by 2030. In addition to this Shri Singh mentioned various energy efficiency programssuch as through PAT, UJALA, Standard & Labelling, ECBC etcand reiterated India’s commitment for greener and healthier planet.
Shri Singh said that India is achieving one of the largest expansion of renewable energy in the world and has become a net exporter of power in past 5 years. He also talked about India’s achievements in Transmission systems- One nation one Grid, Green Energy Corridors etc.
India’s achievements in power & RE sectors got appreciation at the Ministerial meet. DG, IRENA mentioned about the success in RE by India in his speech.ED, IEA also mentioned about the successful story of India’s Electrification program and praised it.
On the sidelines of the Meet, Shri Singh had bilateral meeting with ED, IEA, Mr.FatihBirol and discussed cooperation between India and IEA.
Shri RK Singh also had bilateral meeting withMs. Therese Coffey, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UKand discussed various areas of cooperation between the two countries related to Energy and environment.
Further, the Minister had a bilateral meeting with Mr. Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade& Industry, Japan and discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation in Energy sector.
After that Shri Singh had a meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Mr Anton Inyutsin.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Center reviews Public Health Response Measures and Vaccination Status with five Poll Bound States
Advises Ramping up Vaccination of all Eligible Population through District-wise Weekly Plan with Daily Review
Testing to be Exponentially Accelerated to curb Sudden Surge of COVID cases
Strict Enforcement of COVID Appropriate Behaviour
Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan held a high level meeting with the five poll bound states of Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to review the public health response measures for containment and management of COVID19, and the vaccination status in these states.
While Uttarakhand and Goa have reported vaccination coverage for the first and second doses higher than the national average, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur have COVID19 vaccination coverage numbers below the national average. Total of 142.38 crore vaccination doses have been administered as on date, of which more than 83.80 crore vaccine doses are for the first dose and more than 58.58 crore are second doses of COVID19 vaccine.
The States were advised to speedily ramp up the COVID19 vaccination of all eligible population for the first dose and ensure that those who were due for the second dose are administered the second dose. District-wise weekly vaccination implementation plans are required to be drawn up for this purpose. The state authorities were advised to review the implementation status on a daily basis.
The poll-bound states were also advised to exponentially increase the testing to ensure that the infected cases are identified promptly for timely initiation of public health response measures, and to ensure that there is no sudden upsurge in numbers due to low testing.
The state authorities were strongly advised to ensure that recommended COVID Appropriate Behavior is strictly followed and adequate measures are undertaken for their effective enforcement.
The Union Government continues to support efforts of States/UTs towards management of COVID – 19 pandemic under the ‘Whole of Government’ approach.
Ministry of Defence
Development of Bio-Toilets by DRDO
The major features of bio-toilet developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation are as under:
- It makes use of an anaerobic  process through which the human waste is digested by consortium of bacteria;
- Bio-toilet has been customized and different designs have been developed for use under different geo-climatic conditions.
The Cow dung is used for the enrichment bacterial consortium. Following four types of bacteria are present in the consortium:
- Hydrolase
- Acidogenase
- Acitogenase
- Methogens
DRDO has transferred the technology to approximately 60 industries all over the country. These industries have installed bio-digesters across the country. A total number of about 16000 bio-digesters have been installed in more than 20 states. In addition, more than 2.5 lakhs bio-digesters have been installed in Indian Railways coaches, which cater to the need of more than 100 lakh passengers on daily basis.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply toShri Mitesh Rameshbhai Patel  in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Culture
Yoga programmes organised at heritage locations across Karnataka with the theme 'Yoga, An Indian Heritage' on International Day of Yoga, today
Various organisations under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Govt of India, celebrated the seventh International Day of Yoga, today, at heritage locations in Karnataka with the theme “Yoga, An Indian Heritage”. The Culture Ministry has organised yoga programmes at 75 heritage locations across the country to celebrate IDY 2021 as a part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” campaign to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence.
Yoga Day celebrations at premises of the Elephant stable, Group of Monuments, Hampi- A World Heritage site and monument, centrally protected monument of national importance under Archaeological Survey of India, Hampi circle. Sangeet Natak Academy team from Bangalore performed the Kuchupudi dance at Hampi. The program was live telecast by the Doordarshan Kendra besides the local media.
Yoga Day celebrations at Fort, Chitradurga;- a Centrally Protected Monument under Archaeological Survey of India, Bangalore Circle, Bengaluru . Yoga Instructor demonstrated the Yoga posture and its importance in daily life which was followed by the yoga participants of 20 numbers. Following this, a Musical concert was organised through Sangeet Natak Academy.
Durga temple complex, Aihole under Archaeological Survey of India, Dharwad Circle celebrated the International Yoga Day. A team from Sangeet Natak Academy also performed cultural programme:
National Gallery of Modern Art , Bengaluru, in collaboration with South Zone Culture Centre, Thanjavur, and Indian Council for Cultural Relations  organised yoga celebrations as well.
All the programme were conducted in accordance with all SOPs issued in connection with the COVID – 19 pandemic.
Ministry of Defence
THEATRE LEVEL OPERATIONAL READINESS EXERCISE  INDIAN NAVY’S LARGEST WAR GAME
The 2023 edition of Indian Navy’s major maritime exercise TROPEX, is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region. This operational level exercise is conducted biennially and witnesses participation not only by all Indian Navy units but also of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard assets.
TROPEX 23 is being conducted over a duration of three months from Jan - Mar 23. As part of the exercise, all surface combatants of the Indian Navy including Destroyers, Frigates, Corvettes as well as submarines and aircraft are put through complex maritime operational deployments to validate and refine the Navy’s Concept of Operations including operational logistics and interoperability with other Services. The exercise is being conducted in different phases, both in harbour and at sea, encompassing various facets of combat operations, including live weapon firings.
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, this exercise provides an opportunity to test the combat readiness of the combined Fleets of the Indian Navy to operate in a multi-threat environment. The maritime exercise also facilitates operational level interaction with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Coast Guard, which will further strengthen interoperability and joint operations in a complex environment.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
AWG places India with positive compliance outlook in CTC compliance index
This development came in wake of the Government of India issuing a notification under Section 14  of IBC, 2016 exempting Aircraft equipment covered under CTC from application of moratorium
In consonance with the treaty obligation of India, being a Contracting State to the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft protocol, the Government of India issued a notification dated 03.10.2023 providing that the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 will not apply to aircraft, aircraft engines, airframes and helicopters governed by the Cape Town Convention.
As a consequence of this development,Aviation Working Group  issued a positive watchlist notice in their CTC compliance index with projected increase in India’s score. It would be a positive step towards ease of leasing/financing aircraft equipment to Indian operators.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme represents perfect blend of India’s civilisational ethos and traditional craftsmanship, says Dr. Jitendra Singh
"PM Modi has introduced a culture of combining India’s traditional knowledge with modern technology and Chandrayaan is the most striking example of this": Dr Jitendra Singh
Naming Moon Mission as ‘Chandrayaan’, its lander as ‘Vikram’ and its landing site on moon’s South Pole as ‘Shiv Shakti’ preserves the civilizational ethos and inputs sent from the lunar South Pole connects it with state-of-the-art technology: Dr. Jitendra Singh
This is historic day in the development journey of India when the exclusive asset of India, - the traditional artisans and craftsmen are being brought into the mainstream with the launch of ‘PM Vishwakarma’ by PM: Dr. Jitendra Singh
 Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme represents perfect blend of India’s civilisational ethos and traditional craftsmanship.
The scheme offers the option of earning livelihood while at the same time sustaining India’s age old Guru-Shishya Parampara, said the Minister.
Dr. Jitendra Singh was speaking in Jammu during the launch of ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, PM Modi has introduced a culture of combining India’s traditional knowledge with modern technology and Chandrayaan is the most striking example of this.
The Union Minister said, by naming Moon Mission as ‘Chandrayan’, its lander as ‘Vikram’ and its landing site on Moon’s South Pole as ‘Shiv Shakti’, it is the best example of preservation of the civilizational ethos of India. And, inputs sent from lunar South Pole connects it with state-of-the-art technologies and proves that India is ahead of the so-called developed nations who now want to be led by us, Dr. Jitendra Singh added.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, this is a historic day in the development journey of India when the exclusive asset of India, - the traditional artisans and craftsmen are being brought into the mainstream with the launch of ‘PM Vishwakarma’ by PM Modi.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the traditional artisans and craftsmen are as integral as anything in the society who have kept alive the centuries old traditions and crafts of India but were never taken care of since Independence. It was only possible under PM Shri Narendra Modi that this integral part of the society is supported and skilled now with the launch of ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme today.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the 10 crore Ujjwala connections, 12 crore toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission, 13 crore connections under Jal Jeevan Mission, 18 crore health cards under Ayushman Bharat, Mudra Loans, PM Kisan Nidhi etc. is a proof that this government is dedicated to those left out from mainstream by the earlier governments.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Honorarium To Anganwadi Workers
The prescribed cost sharing ratio between Central and State Governments for the Honorarium given to Anganwadi workers and helpers is as under:
States/UTs with Legislature- 60:40
NE / Himalayan States  - 90: 10
UT without legislature- 100:0
This is applicable to all States/UTs. Government releases funds to the States/UTs as per the prescribed cost sharing ratio AWWs/AWHs being honorary workers are paid a monthly honorarium as decided by the Government from time to time. Lastly, on 01.10.2018, Government of India has enhanced the honorarium of AWWs at main-AWCs from ₹3,000/- to ₹4,500/- per month; AWWs at mini- AWCs from ₹2,250/- to ₹3,500/- per month; AWHs from ₹1,500/- to ₹2,250/- per month.
Also, performance linked incentive of ₹250/- per month paid to AWHs and @ ₹500/- per month to AWWs. In addition, States/UTs are also paying additional monetary incentives/ honorarium to these functionaries from their own resources. Increase in honorarium is not under consideration.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
2nd Day after roll-out of GST passed without any major problems; Dhabas and big Restaurants as well as from Kirana shops to Departmental Stores have started getting acclimatized to the new tax system;.
Since 25th June, 2017, 2.23 lakh new dealers have entered the GSTN system by filing draft applications of which 63,000 have also submitted full details, of which 32,000 dealers granted fresh registrations also;. Revenue Secretary, Dr. Hasmukh Adhia appeals to people not to circulate any unverified messages through social media.
Second Day after the roll-out of Goods and Services Tax  with effect from 1st July, 2017 has passed without any major problems being reported from the field. The Central and the State Governments’ officers are trying their best to provide the required and the correct information to the trade and industry. Revenue Department, Govt. of India has got encouraging reports from the roadside Dhabas and big Restaurants as well as from Kirana shops to Departmental Stores which, in turn, have started getting acclimatized to the new tax system.
Since 25th June, 2017, 2.23 lakh new dealers have entered the GSTN system by filing draft applications of which 63000 have also submitted full details, of which 32000 dealers have been granted fresh registrations also.
The Revenue Secretary, Government of India, Dr. Hasmukh Adhia has appealed to people not to circulate any unverified messages through social media.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Secretary reviews status of artificial lake formed in wake of avalanche incident in Chamoli district on February 7
The Union Home Secretary chaired another meeting today to review the status of the artificial lake which has formed in the wake of the avalanche incident in the upper catchment of the Rishiganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand.
Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand who joined the meeting through Video Conference along with his team, informed that based on the physical assessment of the artificial lake made on site by multiple scientific agencies and satellite data, there is no imminent danger as the volume of water is less than expected and is flowing through a natural channel which has been widened. The Union Home Secretary reviewed the action being taken to allow for more flow to the water and removal of some obstructions which have formed at the site of the artificial lake. Secretary DRDO and the State administration have been asked to keep a continued watch on the situation in coordination with Central and State agencies. The Union Home Secretary also assured continued help and assistance from Central agencies to the State Government as and when required by them to handle the situation arising out of the temporary obstruction.
The meeting was also attended by DG ITBP, Member Secretary of NDMA, DG NDRF, Chairman DRDO, senior officials of the Ministry of Power, Officers from the IDS Headquarters, and scientists from various Central agencies along with other senior officers of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.